One of the things I love about this stencil is how it can be used as either an accent, or for a complete background. My first page reflects it's use as an accent. I used the 6x6 version of the stencil and some spray ink:

Here's how you can use this stencil (or others!) in a simple background technique:

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That's a really neat technique, can't wait to give it a try. I just bought some new stencils so will be a perfect opportunity to use them. Thanks for your inspiration. I will be checking your blog more often.

I love this technique. I watch one of your videos where you were using this technique and I tried it. My result is not has beautiful as yours but I'll keep trying. Maybe I was waiting to long before wiping the paint. Thanks for sharing, Johanne L.

Paula- Thanks for the tutorial using the pomegranate stencil. I don't have that particular stencil but I used the same technique with 2 other stencils and really like how the page turned out. TFSAloha, Kate

Really nice page! Thank you so much for the amazing tutorials! I'm a bit new to art journaling in mixed media and still gatering materials! I just found some webshops in my country that sell those stencils so just have to wait till my next paycheck and I'll be able to go wild too :)